Farrowing Technician - Piglet Care & Birthing Team

Pillen Family Farms; Humphrey (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska seeks dedicated team members for a fast-paced position focusing on assisting with the birthing process of piglets. Responsibilities include maintaining records, providing care to sows, gilts, and newborn piglets, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess fine motor skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. This role requires standing and walking for extended periods. Join our caring team committed to high animal welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Continuous bending, reaching and crouching for power washing and sanitizing.
• Frequent kneeling, reaching, and steady balance required for treating piglets.
• Continuous walking and standing; a minimum of 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with all sows and new piglets during birthing.
• Assessment of sow, gilt, and piglet condition.
• Administration of proper treatment to animals.
• Maintain most optimum environment for herd.
• Movements of sows, gilts, and piglets.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal communication

Job description

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska seeks dedicated team members for a fast-paced position focusing on assisting with the birthing process of piglets. Responsibilities include maintaining records, providing care to sows, gilts, and newborn piglets, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess fine motor skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. This role requires standing and walking for extended periods. Join our caring team committed to high animal welfare standards.